Trion, Georgia Facts for Kids

Trion is a town located in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 1,960 people lived there. This makes Trion the second-largest town in Chattooga County. The county itself has around 26,000 residents. Trion is famous for its textile industry. It is sometimes called the "denim capital of the world." This is because of the large Mount Vernon manufacturing plant. This plant makes denim fabric and employs many people.

History of Trion
Geography and Location
Population and People
- 2020 Census Information
Education in Trion
- Trion City School District
2009 Flood Event
Notable People from Trion
See also

History of Trion

Trion Mill, 1895

The town of Trion began in the 1840s. This was when the Trion Mills cotton mill was built. A post office opened in 1847, first called Trion Factory. Later, in 1904, its name changed to Trion.

The name "Trion" was chosen by the mill's three founders. Their names were Andrew Allgood, Spencer Marsh, and W.K. Briers. They picked "Trion" to celebrate their partnership. The state government of Georgia officially made Trion a town in 1862. The original mill burned down in 1875. However, it was rebuilt and grew into what is now the Mount Vernon Mill No. 3.

Geography and Location

Trion is located in the northern part of Chattooga County. U.S. Route 27 runs through the eastern side of the town. This road leads south about 5 miles to Summerville. Summerville is the county seat, which means it's the main town for the county's government. The road also goes north about 12 miles to LaFayette.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Trion covers about 4.07 square miles (10.54 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.32%, is water. The Chattooga River flows through the town. This river is a branch of the Coosa River.

Population and People

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	513	—
1890	807	57.3%
1900	1,926	138.7%
1910	1,721	−10.6%
1920	1,533	−10.9%
1930	3,289	114.5%
1940	3,800	15.5%
1950	3,028	−20.3%
1960	2,227	−26.5%
1970	1,965	−11.8%
1980	1,732	−11.9%
1990	1,661	−4.1%
2000	1,993	20.0%
2010	1,827	−8.3%
2020	1,960	7.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 Census Information

The 2020 United States census counted 1,960 people living in Trion. There were 837 households and 553 families in the town.

Trion racial composition
Race	Num.	Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)	1,297	66.17%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	40	2.04%
Native American	4	0.2%
Asian	4	0.2%
Other/Mixed	70	3.57%
Hispanic or Latino	545	27.81%

Education in Trion

Trion City School District

The Trion City School District serves students from pre-school through twelfth grade. The district has three main schools. These include one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. There are 79 full-time teachers working in the district. Over 2,345 students attend these schools.

Trion Elementary School
Trion Middle School
Trion High School

2009 Flood Event

On September 21, 2009, there was a flood in Trion. Some areas, like "Frogtown" and low-lying apartments, were evacuated. This means people had to leave their homes for safety. Floodwaters rose and went over a levee that protects the town. A levee is a wall built to prevent flooding. However, the levee itself did not break. This flood was a serious event for the area. It was the first time such a flood had happened in over ten years.

Notable People from Trion

Rick Camp – a baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves from 1976 to 1985.
Alvin Neelley – a person from Trion.

Trion, Georgia facts for kids

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